MoDOT announces the beginning of its preparations for a big repaving project on I-29 in Buchanan County.

On Sunday, July 15, contractors will begin milling work on the shoulders of the southbound lanes from mile marker 40 (South of St Joe near the Pigeon Creek Bridge) to mile marker 36 north of Faucett.

Officials say you could face some delays at the ramps for Route DD.

On Monday, July 16, Shoulder milling and filling work will be done on the northbound lanes on I-29 from mile marker 37.4 to 39.6.

On Tuesday, July 17 – All the ramps connecting I-229 and I-29 will be closed periodically throughout the day for paving of the ramps.

This work is being done in preparation for a larger project this construction season. Herzog Contracting Corporation has been awarded the contract to do a milling operation followed by a 1-1/2 inch asphalt overlay on both northbound and southbound lanes of Interstate 29 from mile marker 40 to mile marker 31, which is near the Route 116 overpass.